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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,845.24, 41,187.44 and 16,417

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,845.24, 41,187.44 and 16,417 is: 22,656.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,845.24 : 41,187.44 = 16,417 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,845.24/41,187.44 = 16,417/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,845.24x = 41,187.44 × 16,417
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,845.24x = 676,174,202.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,174,202.48/29,845.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,656.01

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